Cyrilla

Cyrilla is an English first name that is regarded as the female variant of the name Cyrillus. This, in turn, has its roots in the ancient Greek Kyrillos ‎(Κύριλλος). The meaning of the name includes terms like 'the mistress', 'the sovereign', 'the ruler', 'the one belonging to the lord', 'the master', and 'the lady'.

What does the name Cyrilla mean?

Cyrilla is the feminine form of the name Cyrillus, which has its origin in the ancient Greek Kyrillos ‎(Κύριλλος). The translation includes terms like 'the mistress', 'the sovereign', 'the ruler', 'the one belonging to the lord', 'the master', or 'the lady'. The name is derived from the ancient Greek word kýrios (κύριος), which means 'the lord', 'the master', and 'the ruler'. The name gained recognition through the two saints Cyril and Methodius, who were born in the 9th century in Thessaloniki and worked as Christian missionaries among the Slavic peoples of Great Moravia and Pannonia. Their influence on the cultural development of all Slavs led to them being given the title 'Apostles of the Slavs'. Saint Cyril also gave his name to the 'Cyrillic alphabet'. Other variants of the name include Cyrielle, Cyrelle, Cirila, Cirilla, Kirila, and Kyrilla.

Where does the name Cyrilla come from?

The name Cyrilla has ancient Greek roots and means 'the mistress'. It is composed of the ancient Greek word kýrios (κύριος), which means 'the lord', 'the master', and 'the ruler'. The language from which the name originates is prevalent in both Anglo-Saxon and English.

How do you pronounce Cyrilla?

The pronunciation of the name Cyrilla is melodic and slightly swinging. Generally, the name is pronounced as 'Zy-ril-la' [zyˈʁɪla]. It begins with a clear, slightly accented vowel that immediately catches the ear. The double consonant '-ll-' blends smoothly, while the '-la' harmoniously fades out. The overall impression conveys a soft flowing and balanced sound.

When is the name day of Cyrilla?

Cyrilla celebrates her name day on February 14, March 18, and June 27.

Popularity

In Germany, Cyrilla is considered a rare name. Currently, it ranks 5,884th among the most common female first names. Its best placement was in 2022 at rank 5,539. In the last ten years, Cyrilla has been given as a first name fewer than 10 times, which placed it 8,964th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 10,533rd. The global popularity and frequency of Cyrilla is reflected in its rankings in various countries.

Nicknames & pet names

Ciri / Cycy

Famous people

• Cyrilla (character) (character from the video game 'The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt')